Chapter 101 - Plots for the Throne

Ramin's breath came in rough, furious gasps as he slammed the door of his quarters, the thick wood vibrating in its frame. His mouth still tasted bitter from the encounter in the king's rooms, and his father's words kept resounding in his thoughts. His questions had been silenced once again in front of his brothers by the Alpha, Kaveh. Ramin was furious that his father wouldn't just explain the origin of this battle. Why is magic forbidden? Why did they chase down people who were once in favor of them? He struggled to keep his breathing under control as his chest heaved, but the more he thought about it, the more angry he became. There was something else, something personal, that bothered him more than the witches or the battle, Jasmine. Just hearing her name made his heart ache. Days had passed since she vanished, because they thought his people were responsible for her disappearance, the Valtheons were searching for her. But Ramin was aware that his people had nothing to do w